Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun
By Deborah Nnamdi
Suspected gunmen on Monday shot two people to death at the parking lots of Diamond Dumplings GRA, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The gunmen in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux reportedly confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA number plate and demanded the car key.
They reportedly opened fire on the occupants, killing one on the spot and leaving others injured.
The police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
“Three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DL license plate, demanding the car key.
“The assailants opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown), one Shobanke Oluwatimileyin, and two others.
“The Divisional Police Officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived at the scene and ensured the area was secure before transporting the victims to the hospital.
“Upon their arrival, the attending doctor confirmed two fatalities, while the other two individuals are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta,” she said.
She disclosed that a preliminary investigation had been initiated to unravel the circumstances leading to the killings.
“The public will be informed about the progress of the investigation in the coming days as a follow-up to arrest the fleeing suspects,” she said.
